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Valentina?

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ReggaetonLente · 26/02/2018 18:12

Thoughts on Valentina?

And would you expect a girl called Valentina to be a particular nationality?

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LilQueenie · 06/03/2018 22:53

It makes me think of love and valentines day. All positive stuff. I don't really think of a place at all. I do love the name and know of 2 boys with the males versions of the name.

I personally would keep name choosing between yourself and your partner. What family think does not matter.

UsernameInvalid66 · 06/03/2018 15:30

I think I thought it was Russian, but it wouldn't sound out of place in the UK - it's only as long and exotic sounding as Gabriella, which seems quite popular at the moment.

Not sure if I would use a short form as I think the full Valentina is more attractive than any other version, but as others have said, one might evolve as you get to know her!

Ilovemybaby91 · 01/03/2018 19:29

I have a Valentina in the family her mums English & dad is Greek so I'd always assumed it was a Greek name Confused very pretty name too... the other 2 girls are Florendia & Estelle. Always loved all their names!

Agustarella · 01/03/2018 16:40

It's beautiful. I would assume Russian or Italian, but as a Latin name I think we British can claim it as part of our shared European heritage! Strange it isn't more popular here.

Warsaw0912 · 01/03/2018 14:07

I know a Valentina aged 2.5 she’s always called Tina though

KAT0779 · 01/03/2018 14:00

My daughter is called Valentina, myself and my husband are both English x

alpineibex · 28/02/2018 10:17

Valentina is my favourite girls' name in the world. Unfortunately DP doesn't like it.

I would have used the nickname Leni.

Davespecifico · 28/02/2018 10:09

I know 1 half Italian 12 yr old. I think she shortens it to Vally.

TatianaLarina · 28/02/2018 10:07

Tinka is very sweet.

HuskyMcClusky · 28/02/2018 04:53

I’d immediately think Russian. (Not that that’s a bad thing!)

PonyPals · 28/02/2018 03:38

I know a Valentina. Very Russian name. NN Valya (Valeeya)

frasier · 28/02/2018 01:58

I know a Valentina. The person I know is Romanian and I think it is a very popular name there. Love it.

Strokethefurrywall · 28/02/2018 01:13

Valentina was first on our list for DS2 (but was a boy instead!) and I was going to use the nickname Leni - my mum is Lenore nn Leni so it was a nod to her without actually naming her Lenore.

I love Valentina, it's a stunning name!

JacintaJones · 27/02/2018 23:41

Gorgeous, I considered it but baby was a boy.

I would have used Lenny as a NN.
Tina is awful.

Lifeaback · 27/02/2018 23:31

Beautiful name, I would think maybe her parents had some Spanish or Italian in them but wouldn't seem strange or surprising if not.

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ReggaetonLente · 27/02/2018 13:24

I know that, Housework. I’ve said that up thread.

Titi is a reasonably common diminutive for the name in DH’s home country. So is Tinka!

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HouseworkIsASin10 · 27/02/2018 13:00

Valentina is lovely as a full name. Titi is a crap nickname.

Nick names come naturally, they are not supposed to be planned.

SpottyBrolly · 27/02/2018 10:43

I think it's lovely, it was on my shortlist.

TatianaLarina · 27/02/2018 09:58

I’d think Italian.

BaffledMummy · 27/02/2018 09:44

I think it is beautiful

Elfyn · 27/02/2018 09:07

Lovely! I’d avoid Titi though Blush

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ReggaetonLente · 26/02/2018 22:54

Oops, auto correct - Valentinas even!

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ReggaetonLente · 26/02/2018 22:53

Nice to hear of so many lovely Valentines! We like that it means brave and strong.

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MyKingdomForBrie · 26/02/2018 22:52

The one I knew was shortened to Vale pronounced (rather beautifully when with an Italian accent) Val-eh

Charismatictac · 26/02/2018 22:51

Lina is lovely though.